A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6980289 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 55370834 epoch_slot_no: 334034 block_no: 6980112 slot_leader_id: 5595021 size: 73632 time: 2022-03-10 18:32:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9d90697c49ef29ec3e8c45d63558ae85f7a9152b7d08974e12c69a0b9701055Block Operator
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